In the early days of the 20th century, employers could force workers to put in unconscionable hours on the job. The Fair Labor Standards Act...
Category: Employment Law – Private Sector
Handling Sexual Harassment: Important Facts and Advice for Employees
September 29, 2017
Sexual harassment is a problem that, unfortunately, affects many American workers. It’s important for employees to know their rights, know what they don’t have to...
Employment Contracts: 8 Things an Executive Should Know Before Signing
September 27, 2017
Many people are thrilled to receive an offer. Still, they may not feel comfortable asking for a lot of details, fearing that they may appear...
According to an August 2017 article in The Washington Post, a Maryland judge was reprimanded after a sexual harassment complaint was filed against him. The...
Sexual Orientation Discrimination in Baltimore is Illegal
September 8, 2017
According to a September 2016 article in The Baltimore Sun, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, filed a sexual orientation discrimination lawsuit against...
According to a 2014 article from The Baltimore Sun, Upper Chesapeake Health System (UCHS) agreed to pay $180,000 to settle a disability discrimination and retaliation...
Sick leave law has long been an important topic across the state. Although many may not give much thought to the legal aspect of sick...
Pregnancy can be an exciting yet anxiety-inducing experience. When a woman is expecting a child, there are many things that must be done to properly...
Your Legal Rights Against Baltimore Pregnancy Discrimination
August 25, 2017
According to an August 2017 article in Reuters, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) filed a lawsuit in Maryland federal court against a Texas-based...
The EEOC is an agency that was created to protect the rights of the American workforce. Those employed by the federal government are also protected...